Yesterday

Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the public; plus, Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs

Divine, a Vine reboot backed by Jack Dorsey’s nonprofit, revives six-second looping videos. Also, Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More

8m 35s

Apr 29

Google expands Pentagon’s access to its AI after Anthropic’s refusal; plus, Lovable launches its vibe-coding app

After Anthropic refused to allow the DoD to use its AI for domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, Google has signed a new contract with the department. Also, the app allows developers to vibe code web apps and websites on the go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi ... Show More

4m 52s

Apr 28

Investors back Skye’s AI home screen app for iPhone ahead of launch; Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs

Skye's new AI app attracted investors before it even launched — a sign of interest in a more AI-aware iPhone. Also, natural gas power plant costs have nearly doubled in two years and take 23% longer to build as data center electricity demand skyrockets. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More

7m 29s

Oct 2025

Meta AI’s app downloads and daily users spiked after launch of ‘Vibes’ AI video feed

Plus - U.S. and Australia sign $3B critical minerals deal; Spotify now lets you follow venues to get details on upcoming concerts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 28s

Oct 2024

Instagram is lowering video quality for unpopular videos

Apple Intelligence goes live with iOS 18.1 update; Google expands AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8m 17s

Aug 2024

TikTok comes for messaging apps with the addition of group chats

Plus - Apple says Patreon must switch to its billing system or risk removal from App Store; Meta, Universal Music Group address AI music in new licensing agreement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8m 12s

May 2024

Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and other Universal artists return to TikTok, T-Mobile now owns Mint, and Anthropic's Claude chatbot available on iOS

Olivia Rodrigo, Drake and other Universal artists return to TikTok, T-Mobile finally owns Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile, and Anthropic now has a Claude chatbot app for iOS. It's Thursday, May 2nd and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices ... Show More

8m 5s

Dec 2023

Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android

Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android; Google updates Chrome on desktop with proactive Safety Check; The latest in startup business news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5m 23s

Jan 2025

iPhone Air on the way, Amazon Prime's 'try before you buy' ending, and RIP Venu Sports

This year could bring the iPhone Air and an entry-level iPad with Apple Intelligence, Amazon Prime will no longer let clothes shoppers 'try before you buy' after this month, and RIP to the entirely hypothetical streaming service Venu Sports. It's Monday, January 13th and this is ... Show More

6m 1s

Sep 2025

Never Got Flying Cars, But We Do Have An Instagram iPad App, Finally

Mark Gurman lays out how Apple intends to jump into AI search as soon as this Spring. You’ll never guess who’s one of the biggest players in quantum computing. The Browser Company gets a soft landing, and after a decade and a half of waiting, we finally have the iPad app for Inst ... Show More

19m 43s

Spotify launches personalized AI playlis...